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1958 Map of La Grange West

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of La Grange West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path through this Fayette County landscape, anchoring a region defined by established river-bottom farming and late-century infrastructure. Small agricultural settlements like Plum and Prairie Valley are connected by the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad line, which runs parallel to the river. The presence of several Strip Mines and a Gravel Pit along the riverbanks suggests a local economy shifting toward resource extraction, while the expansion of La Grange is visible in the purple revisions toward the southeast corner.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous rural institutions, including St Peters Ch and St Jerome Sch. Significant landmarks such as Monument Hill State Park and the Historical Monument overlook the river from the south. The broad expanse of Rabbs Prairie north of the river contrasts with the more dissected terrain around Buckners Creek, where family-named cemeteries like Williams Cem and Marian Cem mark the heritage of early settlers.